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Eastside Chicago: The Art Heist Walking Tour & Escape Game

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Play at your pace · usually 95 min 3.4 km Chicago App-guided
Play in EN

Made for this city by a local creator, with a real-world challenge at every stop.

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The experience

About this quest

You've just stolen Edward Hopper's Nighthawks from the Art Institute of Chicago. Now you have to disappear into the city before anyone notices.

This self-guided walking tour of Eastside Chicago takes you through Millennium Park, past Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, Pritzker Pavilion, and Buckingham Fountain, as you try to blend in as an ordinary tourist while making a very illegal hand-off.

As you walk through Chicago's most iconic public spaces, the art around you starts to ask a question you weren't prepared for. Perfect for art lovers, thrill-seekers, and first-time visitors, this Chicago escape game and walking tour will leave you seeing the city, and public art, differently.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

    - Steal Edward Hopper's Nighthawks from the Art Institute and try to hand it off to your fence without getting caught - Explore Millennium Park's greatest landmarks: Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, Pritzker Pavilion, Lurie Garden, and Buckingham Fountain - Discover the artists who shaped Chicago's identity, from Louis Sullivan and Lorado Taft to Frank Gehry and Anish Kapoor - Follow the moral arc of a first-time thief who rediscovers why public art belongs to everyone

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Your walk, at a glance

Chicago

A · Start

111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

B · Finish

Fountain of the Great Lakes, Unnamed Road, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

Get directions to the start ↗

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

Along the way

Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included

From your phone to the streets

Pick it. Open it. Play.

  1. 01

    Choose your access

    Check the player and phone options for your group.

  2. 02

    Open the Questo app

    Follow your purchase instructions to access the quest.

  3. 03

    Head to the start

    Follow the clues and let the adventure unfold.

Choose your way to play

Explore at your own pace.

ExperienceThis questGuided walking tour
ExperienceDiscover places through stories and clues in the appHear stories and ask a guide questions
PacePause for a photo, a café or a longer lookUsually follows the guide’s schedule
CompanyExplore with your own people or on your ownPrivate and shared group tours are available
GuidanceDirections and challenges in the Questo appLive interpretation from a guide

Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.

Plan your day

Good to know before you play

Walking distance
3.4 km
Playing time
Play at your pace · usually 95 min
Languages
EN
  • Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
  • Kids under 12 should be guided by their parents

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastside Chicago: The Art Heist Walking Tour & Escape Game self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Eastside Chicago: The Art Heist Walking Tour & Escape Game start and finish?
It starts at The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA and finishes at Fountain of the Great Lakes, Fountain of the Great Lakes, Unnamed Road, Chicago, IL 60603, USA. The route is approximately 3.4 km and includes 14 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
What language is Eastside Chicago: The Art Heist Walking Tour & Escape Game available in?
It is currently available to play in English.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Chris Mathews.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Chris Mathews
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OUTDOOR INVESTIGATION IN CHICAGO

A detective-style mission through Chicago

Eastside Chicago: The Art Heist Walking Tour & Escape Game is for players who enjoy spy, detective or investigation stories and want a city route with clues instead of a passive walk. The city becomes the setting for the mission.

The route starts at The Art Institute of Chicago and finishes at Fountain of the Great Lakes over 3.4 km, with 14 challenge locations. Typical duration: 95 min; 3.4 km walking route; 14 challenge locations

Choose this for an outdoor investigation you control. Choose an escape room when a contained indoor set and fixed session are more important. Playable languages: English.

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